Assistant Professor (Athletic Training)

University of Louisiana, Lafayette•Lafayette, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) is seeking an Assistant Professor in Athletic Training for its MSAT program within the School of Kinesiology. This is a nine-month tenure-track position. The university is an R1 institution with approximately 19,000 students. The School of Kinesiology offers graduate and undergraduate programs and boasts a human performance laboratory and an athletic training laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, service, and the continuous improvement of the CAATE-accredited MSAT program. Teaching responsibilities may include graduate-level courses for the MSAT program and undergraduate courses in the Pre-Athletic Training concentration. The role also involves student advising within the Pre-Athletic Training concentration.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or a related discipline (ABD eligible to apply).
Understanding of CAATE standards and their integration into teaching and assessment.
Teaching experience (didactic or clinical education).
Previous or current experience with clinical practice as a certified athletic trainer.
Evidence of a successful applied research and scholarship agenda.
Certification and good standing with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
Eligible for obtaining licensure or currently licensed in the state of Louisiana as an athletic trainer (LSBME).
If ABD, must finish the doctoral degree within the first year of employment to maintain the Assistant Professor rank.

Nice To Haves

BOC certification for five years or longer.
Clinical practice as an athletic trainer for five years or longer.
Greater than three years of college-level teaching experience.
Experience with distance learning instruction.
Prior experience with the CAATE accreditation process.
Record of inter-professional collaboration in curriculum development and/or research.
History of extramural funding or potential for funding.
Demonstrated professional service at state, regional, national, and/or international levels.
Contemporary expertise in Domain 4 (therapeutic intervention) content established by BOC.
Availability for summer teaching (online or in person).

Responsibilities

Excel in teaching, develop a strong research agenda, engage in service, and be an active team member to advance the School of Kinesiology.
Work with colleagues to continually assess and improve the CAATE accredited program.
Teach courses focused on MSAT program needs and potentially undergraduate kinesiology courses.
Assist with student advising in the Pre-Athletic Training concentration.